Weekend crafting- Harry Potter Wands

I found an awesome instructables on making your own Harry Potter inspired wands.  Since Em saw the movies over Christmas break and loved them (to the point that Harry is her boyfriend now and they share lunch everyday), I thought this would be a fun thing for a weekend project.  They actually turned out better than I expected.

 The detail on mine:

 Detail on Em's:

Em practicing her very best 'Wingardium Leviosa':

 

I was worried that it wouldn't hold her attention since there was a good bit of waiting in better paint coats, but she hung in there.  She originally requested 'a million diamonds' on her wand, but I talked her down to just a few.

I am pleasantly surprised at how they turned out.  We might work up some more next weekend for all the cousins and I'll take pics during the process. 

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Cat people are crazy...

All Washed Up!

TaDa! My second wash cloth half done. But I wanted to show you the difference in the look of the fabric just by crocheting the same stitches in the back loop instead of both loops!

Sorry......I go gaga over the simplest things. :o) The nerd in me perhaps??

This #3 teal thread just got dried out from taking a coffee bath. My stupidity. And the thing is that you can see the coffee on the ball of thread but not so much when you crochet with it. White would be a totally different story.

Anyways I thought I would share that with you! Same stitches, differently crocheted, different fabric look. Coolio.

TTFN

CGG

xoxo

Just call me a “miscellaneous” nerd

I’ve been trying for ages to figure out what I wanted my first post to be. I thought, “what am I nerdy about?” and then I remembered that I’ve spent the last 24 hours watching clips, finding gifs, and reading quotes all in preparation for the return of the BEST comedy show on TV – Community.



I know what some of you are thinking – “What is this community thing you speak of? Modern Family/Glee/Big Bang/insert-comedy-show-here is the best comedy on TV! Yours wasn’t even nominated for an Emmy!” Sadly, my friends, you are right. Somehow, the genius that is Community has been overlooked by viewers and awards alike. But, critics have been gushing about this show (and begging you to watch it, like me) for ages, and it’s time you jumped on the Greendale bandwagon.

Let me lay it out for you: Community takes place at Greendale Community college. A bunch of misfits have formed a study group, and hijinks ensue every week. And I mean, come on, you can’t go wrong with a cast that includes Joel McHale (the Soup), Donald Glover (youngest writer ever for 30 Rock), John Oliver (The Daily Show), Alison Brie (Mad Men), Ken Jeong (the crazy Asian man from The Hangover), and of course, Chevy Chase. Don’t forget some of their guest stars: Betty White, Jack Black, Patton Oswalt, Owen Wilson, Anthony Michael Hall, and Tony Hale.

I wish I could give you a favorite clip, a favorite quote, even a favorite episode, but I can’t. Here’s an article with 4 quotes from the show, then THIRTEEN PAGES of fan favorites listed in the comments; http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/01/03/happy-birthday-community-dan-harmon-quote-a-thon/ If you want an idea of how incredibly hilarious some of these one liners are, just take a quick peruse through some of these. As for clips:


probably the most famous clip from the show.


a little bit of everyone. Comedy gold.



you get the point. Episode wise – Modern Warfare is considered the crème de la crème of Community, parodying almost every action/apocalypse movie out there while still maintaining the storyline and character development. Here’s a couple of brilliant fan-made trailers for the episode (keep in mind, Community is only half an hour long):





The show has done everything from a “bottle” episode to a Halloween zombie episode (soundtrack by ABBA) to a claymation Christmas special – complete with songs - and just about everything in between.



That may seem like a lot of links, but if I can’t convince that this show is worth half an hour of your Thursday (8 on NBC), than I have truly failed. As someone who will be unable to see any episodes for the next four months (no Hulu in Amman), I beg of you to watch this show on my behalf.

My name is Beth, and I am a NerdyGirl for Community.

The amazing art of micro-crochet

I'll admit it, I have yarn art envy.  I have never been able to crochet; I've attempted it many times and it always turns into a strange snake like thing.  I've never even tried knitting because I have no faith in my abilities.  My mom is a great crocheter and Nikki and Kathy are pretty badass too.  But, if anything could inspire me to pick up the needle and try again it's this:

Yes, that is a crochet turtle on a fingertip.  And it's legs are movable!  WTF!  How is this even possible?

This is from Etsy seller Muffa.  I saw some of her work a while back on another site, but came across it again during a recent Etsy binge.  I am in awe of her work.  I cannot believe that this is done with thread.  And what kind of needle would you use?  I have no idea.  But really, how awesome is this?

Fallen For The Wash

by CrochetGeekGirl

I think I have figured out what to make almost everyone this year for Christmas! For many reasons but the most sensible to me is they are quick and easy and voila! Done! I have fallen for the wash cloth....well not the wash cloth, but this and many more kinda like it!

They will not all be exactly like this one and there lies the beauty of it. Between different colors and different patterns I can make many that are not alike. Kinda like you and I going to different schools together! Ahem.....yea so shoot me. You get my drift.

I was also thinking about dabbling in making my own letters (crochet of course) and sewing the first initial on to make it even more personalized. Whatcha think?? I'll have to experiment and think on that.

I worked this one up in two days. The starting chain was an even number, 42 I think. The second round and each thereafter consisted of ch 1, sk 1, sc in next st, then hdc in the same st, *sk 1, sc & hdc in same st*. How simple is that? And just look at the pattern it created! Can ya blame me for falling in love with it? I liked it so much that I didn't even put a border around it...I liked it like it is. Just added a loop to hang it with.

Can you just see yourself in the shower with this wash cloth? Move over loofah, you've met your match! If you've never washed with a wash cloth made out of #3 thread you really don't know what you're missing. Exfoliating will never be the same again! :o)

Right then....I'm off.......to the showa.....with my new best bud......lol

TTFN

CGG

xoxo

PS/I forgot to say that I crocheted this with a C hook. And I started another one last night with teal thread, same hook, same stitches, only all of the stitches are going in the back loop and what a difference in the look of the pattern. I'll be back later to show you that one.

Amanda Palmer and her 'Map of Tasmania'

Leave it to Amanda Palmer to add another euphemism for vagina to our language.  I've never heard Map of Tasmania used before, but I kind of like it.  Gives it a global, world traveler feel.  I got to hand it to Palmer, she is a gutsy chic that puts it all out there (literally) and has absolutely no fear.  Plus, she's recently married to Neil Gaiman, which gives her additional awesome points in my book.
(song and video NSFW)


If you don't know Amanda Palmer, get to with a quickness.  She is the patron saint of all things wackado and a total badass, and therefore an honorary member of the Geek Girl Nation!

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